We are seeking radiographers with sound radiographic experience, who will contribute positively and enthusiastically to the professional running and future development of the department. The post is suitable for a radiographer keen to experience a wide range of modalities and support the 7-day service while working with state-of-the-art equipment and optimizing image techniques across clinical and research fields. The post would involve rotation through modalities such as CT, MRI, Interventional Radiology, and General X-ray, to be discussed depending on individual experience and interests. Other rotations could be given consideration depending on individual experience and service requirements.
Out of hours, weekend working, and night shifts will be required depending on rotations.
Main duties of the job
Radiographers will be required to work across modalities, including night shifts, weekend working, and on-call commitments. This would be on the base site of the Churchill Hospital, but could involve movement and working on a temporary basis across other hospital sites within Oxford.
Rotation into modalities will be based on individual Radiographer experience and service requirements in the first instance, but consideration would be given individually dependent on experience and areas of interest.
There are also multiple opportunities to work across all imaging sites within OUH, including the John Radcliffe Hospital and community hospital sites.
The Churchill Radiology Department is within the Cancer and Haematology Centre, opened in 2009. Primarily, we provide imaging services across the specialities found on site: Oncology, Radiotherapy, Breast, Renal, Urology, Transplantation, Chest Medicine, upper and lower GI, Head and Neck, Haematology, and Infectious Diseases.
We have recently replaced both our CT scanners and currently have one 64 slice GE CT scanner and one 256 Slice GE CT Scanner. We also have 2 new GE MRI Scanners, a 1.5T and 3T. We cover all types of scanning in CT, including cardiac, pneumocolons, orthopaedic, and various CT guided interventional procedures including microwave ablations. In MRI, we provide an equally broad range of scanning including MRI guided breast biopsies as well as supporting the MSK and Neuro imaging for other sites within the trust.
The department also includes 2 flat plate interventional rooms, 2 PET/CT scanners, 2 Gamma Cameras including SPECT CT, 4 ultrasound rooms, a Lithotripsy unit, and 5 DR GE Definium HD rooms.
Person Specification
Experience/ Qualifications
Essential
* BSc (Hons) degree or equivalent qualification in Radiography.
* State Registered Radiographer.
* Reasonable post graduate experience.
* CPD portfolio.
Desirable
* Evidence of managing workloads in a busy department.
* Use of GE platform.
* Sound knowledge of the NHS.
* Evidence of relevant personal professional development in Radiography.
* IV cannulation course.
* Evidence of experience in radiographic imaging, particularly CT, MR, or interventional imaging.
Attributes
Essential
* Positive role model.
* Team player.
* Ability to use initiative and manage time effectively.
* Highly motivated for self and others.
* Ability to tailor care to patient type.
Desirable
* Good interpersonal skills, with both patients and staff.
* Evidence of a proactive approach to change and developing clinical practice.
Attainments and knowledge
Essential
* Evidence of personal development.
* Extensive anatomical knowledge.
* Knowledge of pathological processes.
Desirable
* Evidence of teaching/training of staff within radiography.
Special Attributes
Essential
* Ability to be flexible and adaptable.
* Ability to use initiative.
* Able to cope under pressure.
* Ability to think logically.
Employer details
Employer name
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Churchill Hospital - Radiology Department
Old Road, Headington
Oxford
OX3 7LE
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